Graduate Paramedic (NQP) - Aneurin Bevan And Cwm Taf

Welsh Ambulance NHS Trust

The closing date is 15 May 2025

Job summary

This advert is for Aneurin Bevan and Cwm Taf area, please see below for stations available.

We are now seeking entrants from the 2025 cohort of Graduate Paramedics to join our NQP programme, where you will be supported in your transition to autonomous clinical practitioner and progression into the role of Qualified Paramedic (band 6).

Whilst we'll teach you to respond on blue lights, you will already be preparing for the transition from Student Paramedic to NQP, be in the process of completing your Degree in Paramedic Science and be in the process of achieving your HCPC registration. Without question, you will have a real passion for patient care, together with excellent communication and people skills. You will be a committed team player and relish the opportunities to take decisive action in a rewarding and challenging career where no two days are the same.

Please note that holding a full C1 license at the point of application is not an essential requirement, However the license will need to be obtained and evidenced by Monday 16th June 2025 ahead of interview attendance.

All successful applicants must pass the C1 driving test and an internal driving assessment before commencing in post with us. In addition, the Trust will only accept applicants who hold a maximum of 3 penalty points and no previous convictions for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Main duties of the job

The Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust will provide you with a range of opportunities to provide care for patients within the community.

You will have access to a comprehensive range of pathways to support the delivery of local care.

You will also have direct access to the Paramedic Pathfinder tool to assist you in your clinical decision making, and receive support from our growing number of Advanced Paramedic Practitioners. Our Emergency Ambulances are also amongst the best equipped in the UK, giving you scope to practice across a full case-mix of patients and developing your clinical skills.

In order to progress your application, please tell us why you're keen to join us as a Graduate Paramedic, together with details about your experience and skills for the role.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

#RemarkablePeopleOur workforce is made up of over 4,000 remarkable people who contribute to the delivery of world-class patient care across Wales, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Whether you work in a patient-facing role or within our range of support services, the work that you do enables us to provide high quality care, wherever and whenever we're needed.

The Trust recognises the need for its workforce to represent the diversity of the population it serves across the whole of Wales and seeks to create an environment where diversity is celebrated and inclusivity matters. We are also keen to break down any barriers into the Trust, and would encourage applications from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ communities and disability groups.

Careers within the Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust are diverse and varied, with opportunities arising right across the service. Whatever your skills and background, you're sure to find a career with us which is fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding.

In line with the Trust's Starting Salary Procedure, all applicants will start at the bottom of the band for the position applied for, but can apply for a higher salary if they have previous experience relevant to the position.

Date posted

01 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

020-AHP032-0525

Job locations

Across Aneurin Bevan and Cwm Taff

Aneurin Bevan and Cwm Taff

NP44 7HF


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

2025 Key Dates

Advert Live Thursday 1stMay Advert closing date Thursday 15thMay Annual Big Bang Recruitment Event Friday 20thJune atSwansea.com Stadium, Plasmarl, Swansea, SA1 2FA Outcome date Monday 30th June

Our current vacancy locations at the time of advertising are :-

Aberbeeg

Abergavenney

Bargoed

Blackwood

Caerphilly

Cwmbran

Ferndale

Gelli

Monmouth

Pontypool

Please note the above list of locations, are subject to change.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

2025 Key Dates

Advert Live Thursday 1stMay Advert closing date Thursday 15thMay Annual Big Bang Recruitment Event Friday 20thJune atSwansea.com Stadium, Plasmarl, Swansea, SA1 2FA Outcome date Monday 30th June

Our current vacancy locations at the time of advertising are :-

Aberbeeg

Abergavenney

Bargoed

Blackwood

Caerphilly

Cwmbran

Ferndale

Gelli

Monmouth

Pontypool

Please note the above list of locations, are subject to change.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • IHCD Qualified or Certified Ambulance Paramedic

Skills

Essential

  • Good verbal and written communication skills, able to convey information well and complete all necessary documentation accurately and legibly
  • Able to work well under pressure, assimilate information quickly and make decisions on diagnosis and treatment

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of coping with difficult situations and dealing with people in sensitive, distressing, traumatic, and potentially hostile & dangerous circumstances

Other

Essential

  • Holds a driving licence with no more than 3 points and no convictions for drink/drug driving
Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • IHCD Qualified or Certified Ambulance Paramedic

Skills

Essential

  • Good verbal and written communication skills, able to convey information well and complete all necessary documentation accurately and legibly
  • Able to work well under pressure, assimilate information quickly and make decisions on diagnosis and treatment

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of coping with difficult situations and dealing with people in sensitive, distressing, traumatic, and potentially hostile & dangerous circumstances

Other

Essential

  • Holds a driving licence with no more than 3 points and no convictions for drink/drug driving

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Welsh Ambulance NHS Trust

Address

Across Aneurin Bevan and Cwm Taff

Aneurin Bevan and Cwm Taff

NP44 7HF


Employer's website

https://www.ambulance.wales.nhs.uk/en/5 (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Welsh Ambulance NHS Trust

Address

Across Aneurin Bevan and Cwm Taff

Aneurin Bevan and Cwm Taff

NP44 7HF


Employer's website

https://www.ambulance.wales.nhs.uk/en/5 (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

WAST Recruitment Team

WAST Recruitment Team

WAST.Recruitment@wales.nhs.uk

Date posted

01 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

020-AHP032-0525

Job locations

Across Aneurin Bevan and Cwm Taff

Aneurin Bevan and Cwm Taff

NP44 7HF


Supporting documents

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